David M. Green: Purveyor of fine humour

  • VHS Revue 33 – 9/11 Anniversary (2002)

    Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of various Australian TV coverage of the first anniversary of 9/11. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – Introduction by John Wood
    – A brief summary of Australian TV’s special coverage of the first 9/11 anniversary
    – Promos for All Aussie Adventures and Becker
    – 9/11 themed TVC for The Weekend Australian
    – Flora Pro-Active TVC
    – Can’t Do That Any More segment
    – Henley Properties Group TVC
    – Bi-Lo TVC with ‘Coon’ Cheese
    – ‘Give Pause’ with special guest Tim Wray sharing his memories of 9/11, including Channel 10’s Jane Reilly visit to Sacred Heart College Middle School and dinner with TV’s Patricia Routledge
    – SANFL local footy TVC featuring Mike Rann “Go Panthers”
    – Vox-pops: Australians reflect on one year since 9/11

    Footage recorded from Adelaide’s Channel 7, 9, 10 and ABC, September 11-12 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Emmanuel Photakis & Tim Wray.

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    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 32 – Licence to Kill (2000)

    Highlights from a 2000 VHS tape of the 1989 James Bond film “Licence to Kill”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – A brief look at Bond technology
    – Horn Comtek 3 computer desk TVC
    – Planet Ark TVC featuring Pierce Brosnan
    – iPRIMUS internet service provider TVC
    – Autobytel TVC featuring Alan Brough
    – Qantas TVC with spinning clock hands
    – Dreamland Bedding Help Sale TVC
    – Bed-E-Buys TVC “major dump”
    – Designer Direct TVC “cheap cheap”
    – Gouger Rugs “the gloves are off” TVC
    – Mr Bankrupt “Aussie Aussie Aussie” TVC
    – How Good Is That? Hahn Premium Light TVC featuring Michael Caton
    – VHS Revue Patreon Promo 2022

    Footage recorded from Channel 10 Adelaide, 28 October 2000 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Emmanuel Photakis.

    VHS Revue Links:

    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 31 – Futurama Tape 1 (2002)

    Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of “Futurama”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – A Tedious Anecdote about Futurama, working at Kmart and the struggles of obtaining video in the early 2000s
    – Channel Seven Adelaide Promo
    – Today Tonight Promo
    – Telstra Mobile TVC
    – Telstra Mobile $5 Plan with Nokia 3315 TVC
    – Mr Bankrupt strangely toned down TVC
    – Vanilla Coke TVC featuring Aaron Paul
    – Truscott Hi-Fi Big End of Year Sale TVC
    – McLeay carpet store TVC featuring Jeff Sunderland & Bob Francis
    – Keith Bowden Electrical TVC
    – DMG calls Today Tonight with a few story suggestions

    Footage recorded from Channel 7 Adelaide, December 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Tim Wray.

    VHS Revue Links:

    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 30 – Bikini Boat (1995)

    Highlights from a 1995 VHS tape of the 1989 TV movie “Bikini Boat” (AKA “Class Cruise”). Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – A few highlights from this very stupid movie
    – Babs Bargains TVC
    – Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Live Show TVC
    – Several late night phone dating TVCs (Instant Date, Private Eye Contacts, Interesting Singles)
    – Houseboat Hotline TVC
    – DMG’s “The problem with Adelaide in the 90s” editorial
    – South Australia “Going All The Way” TVC

    Footage recorded from Channel 7 Adelaide, 1995 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Steve Murray & Van Badham.

    VHS Revue Links:

    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 29 – Imagine: John Lennon (2001)

    Highlights from a 2001 VHS tape of the 1988 film “Imagine: John Lennon”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – Unsolicited VHS Revue Theme Song A cappella Challenge winner
    – John Lennon with drifter who showed up at his house (1971)
    – Channel 9 “still the one” ident
    – Montage of community service announcements
    – Humane Society International CSA with “Set Us Free” song
    – Laurie Lawrence “Kids Alive do the Five” swim safety CSA
    – David M. Green cuts “Kids Alive do the Five” down to three
    – Suicide Prevention CSA with old woman
    – Sensible Funerals TVC with Keith Russell in the cat food aisle
    – Panasonic “big screen” mobile phone TVC
    – What the hell was that?
    – San Giorgio’s pizzeria TVC
    – Panasonic TVC with weird repeating audio
    – Adelaide International Airport Motel TVC
    – DMG’s reaction to suicide ad

    Footage recorded from Channel 9 Adelaide, 31 December 2001 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Steve Murray.

    VHS Revue Links:

    -DMG